Tony's Grove Photo Shoot: Sierra

I am so behind on blogging that at this point I just don't even know where I should start! In the past month I have had many beautiful clients, many amazing experiences, learning opportunities, and of course... struggles. This past month my car completely broke down, my daughter broke her leg, my laptop broke, and many other things, making life bit more difficult than it normally is (you know, when it rains, it pours!)

Times like these always make it harder to keep going, but somehow we manage to carry on, forgetting that they ever happened. This Photo shoot is similar in many ways. Right as soon as we got set up at our shooting spot, a heavy rain came pouring in! My sweet model Sierra did her very best at trying to shield her face from the rain, but some things are just beyond our control. We braced the crazy rain for a good few minutes and once it started to slow down, the beautiful sun came shining through and everyone's day was saved. Luckily all of the products I used on Sierra were water proof and it needed very little touching up! 

Sierra was so amazing to work with. She was an incredible sport about getting in the water, and climbing trees, even in her gorgeous dress. Sometimes I work with such amazing people, and it really blows my mind! Here are some images from this gorgeous day from the photographers that I worked with: Plums Photography and Kennedy Kiara Photography. Feel free to check out more on their sites.  

 

 

 

Sometimes I just need to remind myself that even though there are dark times, something amazing is just around the corner.

Give Away Collaberation

 

 

When someone asks me to collaborate or be a part of their team, I truly feel so grateful for the opportunity. I am thankful that someone sees my work as worthy of having on their project and that is the biggest honor. When Adornit and Amber Lindhardt Photography asked me if I would be willing to collaborate for an Instagram giveaway I was so excited!



 



Elise was announced our winner and meeting her was such an awesome experience. She is so kind hearted, and she has an amazing personality. I love my job and getting to meet new people. Elise is such a fun personality, and I am so happy for her engagement, and her awesome win! She deserved it.

 

Elise got to have a free mini Engagement photo session with Amber Lindhardt Photography, a $75.00 gift card to Adornit (where she picked out this gorgeous tulle skirt), and makeup by me, she even let me play with her hair, which was so much fun! Here are some photos from their fun day!

 

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Styled Shoot with Kylee Ann Photography

 

 

                                     

 

I don't think there is anything that could make my day more than a photographer asking me to do the makeup for a photo-shoot. It gives me such a great feeling, knowing they have that kind of confidence in my work. When Kylee asked me if I would be willing to do the makeup for a model in her upcoming promotional video I was so excited. Kylee is such a fantastic photographer and a sweet heart of a person, so of course I said yes! Check out more of this lovely session on her photography page http://kyleeannphotography.com/logan-utah-bridal-photographer-makayla/

 

 

Our original model couldn't make it, but luckily Makayla and her Fiancé Dusty were able to come in and help us out! Makayla was so sweet, and so grateful! I absolutely loved being her hair and makeup artist for the day. She is going to make such a beautiful bride!
 

They are such a sweet couple! For Makayla I stuck with a pretty basic look. Details of products used below:

 

 

Eyes

Lorac Unzipped Gold Palette:

*Unlimited on lid

*Unwind, and Unedited in Crease

*Uninhibited inner eye highlight

*Undressed for brow highlight

 

Cheeks

 Makeup Geek Blushes:

*Romance

*Honeymoon

*Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit

 

Photo Shoot with Erin Holmstead Photography and Carrie Purser

My final day for my Makeup Artistry Apprenticeship has come and passed. It was a day that I thought would never arrive, and yet, it came before I was ready for it to be over. Carrie Purser will forever be my friend, my mentor, and my idol. I am so extremely thankful for everything she has done for me. On our last day I was given an assignment: A Four Page Beauty Story. As I sat there for days debating what a "beauty story" actually was, I came up with the idea of showing what I know, and showing who I am: a lover of nature, and natural beauty. I wanted to combine both of these ideas, while using techniques of what I have learned throughout my course. I wanted my makeup, and accessories to flow along with the nature theme. I wanted a soft flow, of hair, accessories, and clothing. If you couldn't tell by now... My brain thinks way too much into things (and I completely missed the concept).

 

 

I might have missed the concept a bit, but its all learning. I feel good being honest about who I am, where I started, and how far I have come. Huge thanks to Erin Holmstead Photography for shooting this for us, she has some amazing techniques for getting that perfect shot. Also huge thanks to Carrie Purser, for her amazing talent with hair, and for making all of this happen!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



DIY Brush Holder From Candle Jar

I try to save money wherever I can and sometimes that means recycling items I already own to get another use out of it. This DIY brush holder is the perfect example!

 

I start by using candle jars that I've already purchased. The ones from Bath and Body Works are my favorite size! They are easy to clean, they don't have any plastic rims, and they hold a large amount of brushes. The first thing you want to do is remove the sticker on the front of the jar. I don't remove the bottom sticker yet, because with a little soap and water it rubs right off.

Next, grab a cup of boiling hot water, and place your glass jar in an empty sink. Gently pour the boiling water into your glass and please be careful not to splash yourself! Then you wait. You can let this sit until cool or let it sit overnight. What this does, is it brings that extra bit of candle that doesn't burn and melts it to the top of the jar. Once it is cooled the melted wax, floats to the top and hardens, making it a super easy clean up. You can easily remove this, and toss it away. You may need to repeat this a couple of times until all of the wax is removed, but usually if you use hot enough water it does the trick. You should be left with something like this.

Next, remove that bottom sticker, and the wick tabs at the bottom. They are glued down, but usually fairly easy to remove. A spoon or metal scraper of some kind will be the easiest to use. Wash with warm soap and water and voila! A clean jar! Feel free to place beads, pearls, rocks, diamonds, whatever you want in your jar for your brushes. Just as an example, I placed fabric at the bottom of mine. You don't have to use anything if you don't want to.

 

Engagement Collaboration with Adornit and Developing Bliss

 

 

 

 

I think collaborations are one of my favorite things. We had so many people that helped pull this together and it all turned out so beautiful. Adornit Clothing Boutique was so very kind and let us take some of their gorgeous clothes for our work. Amber Lindhardt helped style these adorable outfits, and I loved every single one of them! Ruth Crozier from Developing Bliss was such a sweetheart and took this photo shoot on for me when my previous photographer was unable to do so. She did such a good job!

 

Brock and Taylor are engaged and getting married next month, and I am so excited for them. They are the sweetest couple, and I absolutely loved working with them. Even though they already have some engagement photos, I knew I wanted them for this shoot! They were such good sports, and froze throughout the entire evening. They are amazing!

 

 

 

Miss Taylor, does not wear a speck of makeup on a regular day to day basis (and she definitely doesn't need to!) so I tried to keep things pretty simple. I was very light handed in my application. I started on her lid and lightly packed on my favorite makeup geek eye shadow in the shade "cosmopolitan" which is a coppery pink color. On top of that I took my Lorac Unzipped Gold Palette in the shade "UNINHIBITED". In her crease I used a very light hand and did a very very soft cut crease, using the shades "UNDENIABLE" and "UNEDITED" from that same Lorac Pallette. Her lip color is "Sheer Ladyflower" from Urban Decay. Doesn't it look so pretty on her?

 

             

 

 

Here are some images of these outfits from Adornit! If you have not been in there yet, I highly recommend it.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 



Kenzie: Prom Styled Shoot

Kylee Ann Photography asked me to do the makeup for this gorgeous prom styled shoot, and I was over the moon excited. Everything was so perfect. From the model, the dress, the hair, the makeup, the location, and lets not forget all of the amazing photography. I felt like it all came together so nicely. As I was looking at these photos I was amazed at how all of them turned out. They are so beautiful.
 

I did a harsh outer edge, and a soft cut crease on my model Kenzie. I used the Stila palette on her eyes for the very first time and I was so impressed. I used the colors: vitality, individual, being, and essence. Here is the beautiful palette for anyone interested. I bought the Stila Eyes Are The Windows in "Soul" http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod10991253

For Kenzie's lips I used the essence brand #13 "LOVE ME"
For cheeks I used the BECCA Beach Tint, water resistant cheek color, in the color Guava. I put BECCA liquid shimmering skin perfector in the shade "Opal" on the highest points of her cheekbones, and the pressed shimmering skin perfector in the shade "Rose Gold" on top of her blush, to lock in that color even more.


Here is the final result. I have to share from more than one photographer because they all turned out so nice!
Here are the photos from Kylee Ann Photography. Please feel free to check out more on her page. http://kyleeannphotography.com/kenz-logan-utah-senior-photographer/

Here are a few of my favorites from http://www.shailynnphotography.com/

My favorite thing about this photo shoot was that there were so many different photographers and all of their styles are so incredible and different. Here are a few links to some of the other wonderful photographers that worked on this shoot.


http://www.codypaige.com/

http://www.endless.photography/

http://jessewalker.photo/

http://lastingmemoriesbykrista.smugmug.com/

http://t-photographybytawny.blogspot.com/

*I am not affiliated with any of the products mentioned above. All opinions are my own.